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📍 San Mateo · Peninsula
San Mateo County regional recreation area with picnicking, swimming, windsurfing, bicycling, jogging, fishing, boating, Magic Mountain Playground, beach promenade, marina, and saltwater marsh for shorebird viewing near SFO flight paths.
💵 San Mateo County Parks $6 vehicle entry fee applies at Coyote Point (waivers for veterans with proof, disability placard/plate, and seniors 62+ Mon–Fri non-holidays). Park open daily including holidays from 8:00 a.m.; closing Nov 2–Feb 2027 at 5:00 p.m. CuriOdyssey museum on site charges separate admission.
🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page
✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026
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📍 Woodside · Peninsula
Historic house and garden estate in Woodside about 25–30 minutes from San Francisco and San Jose. Self-guided visits typically about two hours; trails close 30 minutes before estate closing.
💵 Paid admission; tickets from $39 (official visit page). Nov 2–Nov 13 daytime hours 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily, last entry 3 p.m. Free parking with visit. Advance tickets recommended. Museums for All and Discover & Go programs listed on site.
🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page
✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026
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